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C. Sidewalls/Surrounds
Adjacent combustible side walls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the
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replace opening. See Figure 3.3.
If you are using a decorative surround constructed of combustible material, it must be located within the shaded area de-
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ned in Figure 3.3. Short stub walls are also acceptable if they are contained within the shaded area.
D. Frame the Fireplace
Figure 3.4 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the
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replace, assuming combustible materials are used. All re-
quired clearances to combustibles around the
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replace must be adhered to. See Figure 3.2. Any framing across the top of
the
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replace must be above the level of the top standoffs.
18-1/2 in.
(470 mm)
53 deg
12 in.
(305 mm)
39 deg
4 in. (102 mm)
Brick
Front
Flush Front
12 in.
(305 mm)
14-1/2 in.
(368 mm)
43-1/4 in.
(1099 mm)
(framing)
36 in.
(914 mm)
(opening)
Figure 3.3
Sidewalls and Surrounds
25-5/8 in.
(651 mm)
41-1/4 in.
(1048 mm)
43-1/4 in.
(1099 mm)
2 in. (51 mm)
minimum
air
clearance
to the
enclosure.
Note:
Fireplace header
cannot be positioned
until after the fireplace
assembly is in place.
41-1/4 in. (1048 mm)
header height. Use
only noncombustible
material below the top
of the front standoffs.
Figure 3.4
Framing the Fireplace
